thriller
noun
a person or thing that thrills.
thrillers
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pluralof thriller.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The film marks a departure for Gilroy, who cut his teeth writing action movies like the "Bourne" films and legal thrillers like "Michael Clayton."
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
I wanted to incorporate elements of gothic ghost stories, true crime, psychological thrillers all in a setting I hadn’t really shot in much.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Working with cinematographer Ashley Connor, DeYoung drew from 1970s conspiracy thrillers like “The Parallax View” and “All the President’s Men.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
This isn't just limited to old-fashioned detective novels or psychological thrillers, but can be anything from true crime and spy stories to supernatural horrors like the works of Stephen King's books.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The bookshelf is full of Mom’s favorite thrillers, but I can’t seem to get into any of them.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
